The US-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28.
US-Iran war LIVE updates: The US expects Iran to respond to its latest proposal to end their war imminently, officials said, as clashes in the Strait of Hormuz threatened to further fracture a month-long ceasefire. Iran has still given no indication whether it will accept President Donald Trump’s plan, sent on Wednesday, which proposes that the Islamic Republic reopen the strait and the US end a blockade on Iranian ports over the next month, Bloomberg reported….Read More
Tehran’s response is “under review,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told the semi-official Tasnim news agency, without giving a timeline.
Trump told reporters at the White House late Friday he was still expecting a response “tonight.” Asked if Iran was intentionally slow rolling the process, he said “we’ll find out soon enough.”
The one-page proposal implies Iran’s acceptance would end the 10-week war, which has killed thousands of people across the Middle East and sent energy prices soaring, even though the two sides would still need to negotiate a deal over Iran’s nuclear program.
UN chief calls on all parties to abide by the ceasefire
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern at the reported exchange of fire between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, his spokesperson said.
“He underscores that this is a critical moment for de-escalation and urges all sides to exercise maximum restraint to avoid further escalation,” spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Friday.
Guterres calls on all parts to refrain from action “that could lead to renewed escalation or undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts,” Dujarric said.
Iran’s envoy urges UN to ‘condemn unequivocally’ the US blockade and attacks on 2 Iranian oil tankers
Strait of Hormuz update
Iran has laid out new rules for vessels seeking to transit the strait, according to a document seen by CNN. Iran has asked shippers to either comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or risk attack.
Under the new system, all vessels intending to transit the Strait of Hormuz will receive an email from an address linked to the newly formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) informing them of new rules and regulations for passage, according to the report. Ships are required to obtain a transit permit before crossing the waterway, one of the world’s most important oil-shipping chokepoints.
The crucial waterway continues to be under blockade by the US and Iran and has unleashed the biggest oil supply shock in history, sending energy prices sharply higher.
Clashes between Iran and US in Hormuz strait
Earlier, Iran’s Fars news agency reported “sporadic clashes” between Iranian forces and US naval ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route.
The tensions escalated after US Central Command said it struck two empty Iranian-flagged oil tankers that were allegedly attempting to violate an ongoing US blockade by entering an Iranian port through the Gulf of Oman.
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May 09, 2026 10:23:37 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iranian MP mocks US leadership, says ‘United States of Idiots’
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iranian politician Ebrahim Rezaei wrote on X: “With this president and that idiot defense minister, I think instead of USA we should say USI, United States of IDIOT’S, United States of Idiots.”
He said, “That idiot has set off twice with a few corvettes and destroyers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.”
Rezaei added, “We said it before and we’re repeating it now: with a few corvettes and ships—no, even with your entire navy—you won’t have the ability to cross the Strait of Hormuz.”
He concluded, “You’ll just look like a spoiled brat, get beaten up, and turn back.”
May 09, 2026 10:17:51 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran threatens Bahrain of ‘severe consequences’ over US-backed Hormuz resolution
US-Iran war news LIVE: Senior Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi has warned regional countries, including Bahrain, over their support for a US-backed resolution related to the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, he said that aligning with Washington would lead to “severe consequences,” adding, “We warn governments, including microstates like Bahrain, that siding with the U.S.-backed resolution will bring severe consequences.” He further cautioned, “Do not close the doors of the Strait of Hormuz to yourselves forever!”
May 09, 2026 10:06:47 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: A recap of events so far
US-Iran war news LIVE:
Lebanon: Israeli attacks across Lebanon have killed at least 19 people so far today despite the US-brokered ceasefire.Israel border: Three Israeli soldiers wounded, one seriously, after Hezbollah drone detonates near Lebanese border.Gaza: At least four killed and 15 wounded in Israeli strikes in the past 24 hours, says health ministry.Flotilla case: Israel to release two foreign activists abducted from Gaza-bound flotilla before deportation.UK deployment: Britain sends HMS Dragon to Middle East for mission linked to the Strait of Hormuz.
May 09, 2026 10:04:49 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: EU crisis chief says ‘no justification’ for Israeli bombing of Lebanon
US-Iran war news LIVE: European Union crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib called for stronger humanitarian access in southern Lebanon amid Israel’s ongoing bombing. “Humanitarian aid is ready, but too often it cannot reach those who need it most,” she said, as per Al Jazeera.
She added, “We need humanitarian access in full respect of international humanitarian law. Aid cannot save lives if it cannot reach people.”
Condemning reported attacks on medical and media personnel, Lahbib said, “Hospitals and ambulances targeted and journalists attacked [by Israel] for simply doing their job. There is no justification for this. International humanitarian law must be respected.”
May 09, 2026 10:02:33 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: US naval pressure on Iran continues as vessels redirected, says CENTCOM
US-Iran war news LIVE: United States Central Command says its naval operation against Iran is continuing, claiming that 58 commercial vessels have been redirected and four disabled since April 13 to prevent them from entering or leaving Iranian ports.
May 09, 2026 9:50:54 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Qatari LNG tanker heads towards Hormuz amid tensions
US-Iran war news LIVE: A Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, Al Kharaitiyat, is heading towards the Strait of Hormuz after departing Ras Laffan in Qatar, according to shipping data.
The vessel is en route to Port Qasim in Pakistan, as per LSEG. If it successfully passes through the strait, it would be the first Qatari LNG shipment to transit the key waterway since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28. (Reuters)
May 09, 2026 9:37:21 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire
US-Iran war news LIVE: Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire on Saturday, with Hezbollah claiming multiple attacks on Israeli forces. The Israeli military said explosive drones launched by the group fell inside Israeli territory.
In southern Lebanon, Israeli drone strikes reportedly killed at least one person near Nabatieh, while another airstrike targeted a vehicle south of Beirut airport, according to Lebanese authorities. Israel also issued evacuation warnings to residents in nine villages.
May 09, 2026 9:05:52 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Kuwait supports Bahrain’s arrest of 41 Iranians
US-Iran war news LIVE: Kuwait has expressed solidarity with Bahrain and supported its security actions after Manama announced the arrest of 41 individuals allegedly linked to a group associated with Iranian forces. In a statement, Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry praised Bahrain’s security agencies for their vigilance in countering threats to national security.
May 09, 2026 8:28:48 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: UAE, Turkiye leaders discuss regional issues
US-Iran war news LIVE: UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks focused on strengthening bilateral ties and reviewing regional developments.
According to the UAE state news agency WAM, both leaders discussed ways to enhance cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries.
They also exchanged views on key regional and international issues, particularly developments in the Middle East and their impact on security and stability.
The call further addressed UAE participation in SAHA Expo 2026, the defence and aerospace exhibition in Istanbul.
May 09, 2026 8:18:32 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: South Asia faces spillover risks from Iran war, says expert
US-Iran war news LIVE: The war on Iran could worsen economic pressures across South Asia if it continues, an expert has warned.
Avinash Kishore of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) said India has so far contained price shocks in fertiliser and fuel despite global disruption linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
“The increased cost is not being passed to the farmers. As per [the government], there is enough for the planting season,” he told Al Jazeera.
He warned that regional impact is spreading: “Across the region, some scarcities are also being felt in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other countries.”
May 09, 2026 7:51:54 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Construction in Israeli-occupied West Bank
US-Iran war news LIVE: Israeli authorities say settlement-related construction and activity have been taking place in Sanur, near Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank. The area, which was previously evacuated under Israel’s 2005 disengagement plan, has recently seen renewed efforts linked to settlement expansion.
May 09, 2026 7:43:57 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Oil sleek spotted in Kharg Island
US-Iran war news LIVE: Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met with US VP JD Vance on Friday to discuss “Pakistani-led efforts to broker a permanent peace” following a war that saw Iranian attacks on Qatari sites. Amid these diplomatic efforts, satellite imagery revealed an oil slick covering 20 square miles off the coast of Iran’s Kharg Island, a “lynchpin of its battered economy,” which experts suggest “may have been caused by leaking oil infrastructure.” The environmental crisis follows a period of extreme maritime tension, including a US blockade and the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz on February 28. Although President Trump recently proposed a naval operation to reopen the strait, he abandoned the plan in favor of negotiations after Saudi Arabia refused to provide military access, stating they “felt it would just escalate the situation and would not work.”
May 09, 2026 6:59:01 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran says peace deal still ‘under review’
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran has not yet responded to a US proposal aimed at extending a fragile truce. US President Donald Trump said on Friday he expected Iran’s response “supposedly tonight,” but there was no public confirmation that Tehran had replied.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking to his Turkish counterpart, questioned the credibility of US diplomacy, saying “the recent escalation of tensions by American forces in the Persian Gulf… have added to suspicions about the motivation and seriousness of the American side in the path of diplomacy.”
The developments come after renewed naval clashes in the Gulf, including US strikes on Iranian-flagged tankers, which Washington said were violating its blockade. Iran claimed its navy had responded and that “the clashes have now ceased.”
Iran’s foreign ministry said the US proposal, delivered via Pakistani mediators, is still “under review,” as tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters.
May 09, 2026 6:53:29 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Israel says Hezbollah drone found
US-Iran war news LIVE: An explosive drone launched from Lebanon was found inside Israeli territory near the border in the morning, the Israeli military said.
The army said that the drone, attributed to Hezbollah, had crossed from Lebanon and was located in an area close to the frontier. It added that there were “no damage or casualties,” and that units were working to remove it from the site.
May 09, 2026 6:40:55 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Lebanon reports third Israeli strike near Beirut despite ceasefire agreement
US-Iran war news LIVE: Lebanese state media reported a third Israeli strike near Beirut on Saturday, with the latest attack hitting the Chouf district around 20 km south of the capital. This came shortly after earlier strikes on the Saadiyat highway linking Beirut to southern Lebanon. The strikes occurred despite an existing ceasefire in the Iran-backed group’s war with Israel. (AFP)
May 09, 2026 6:37:26 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: What Trump said on Iran peace deal
US-Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump earlier said talks with Iran are progressing but a final deal is still uncertain.
He said, “They want to make a deal. We’ve had very good talks over the last 24 hours,” and added it is “very possible that we’ll make a deal.”
Trump has repeatedly claimed Iran’s military is “devastated” and insisted Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, while also calling for safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
However, despite earlier claims that “almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to,” there is still no clear sign of detailed follow-up negotiations.
May 09, 2026 6:35:25 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Europe committed to NATO despite war tensions, says Germany
US-Iran war news LIVE: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe is committed to keeping NATO strong despite tensions with the US over the war on Iran.
Speaking alongside Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Merz said, “We are really willing to keep this alliance alive for the future,” while acknowledging, “We know that there are some differences. We know that we are seeing challenges, all of us.”
He added that the shared objective remains ending the conflict and preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons: “And this goal is a common goal between America and Europe.”
May 09, 2026 6:34:11 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran denies reports of missing persons after alleged Gulf attack
US-Iran war news LIVE: An Iranian official has denied reports of missing persons after an alleged US attack on vessels in the Persian Gulf. Earlier, Mehr News Agency claimed “American warplanes” targeted Iranian fishing and cargo vessels and cited the Bandar-e-Lengeh governor.
The governor later clarified via Tasnim News Agency that “what was published in some media outlets, citing me, is false and no official and confirmed statistics or information regarding the occurrence of such an attack has been announced by the relevant authorities.”
The US military said it had fired on two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, saying the ships were disabled while allegedly trying to bypass a blockade. (CNN)
May 09, 2026 6:03:48 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Israel strikes in Lebanon kills 2 near Beirut, says report
US-Iran war news LIVE: Lebanese state media said two Israeli strikes hit areas near Beirut.
“The Israeli enemy launched two strikes on the Saadiyat highway,” the state-run National News Agency said, referring to a location around 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Beirut and outside Hezbollah’s traditional strongholds. (AFP
May 09, 2026 5:59:10 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran seeks gains beyond status quo in US talks
US-Iran war news LIVE: Analyst Muhanad Seloom of the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies says Iran is not willing to simply return to pre-war conditions in negotiations with the US. He said that Washington has shifted between military action and diplomacy, now trying to turn battlefield gains into a diplomatic outcome.
Seloom said the US still holds leverage through military power, deterrence, and diplomacy. In contrast, Iran has fewer options, aside from its influence over the Strait of Hormuz. He added that Iran is weaker than before the February conflict and is focused on survival rather than victory.
While Tehran prefers diplomacy, Seloom said it wants additional concessions from the US rather than a return to the previous status quo. (Al Jazeera)
May 09, 2026 5:56:17 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Egypt gets $800m World Bank support amid war impact
US-Iran war news LIVE: The World Bank has increased its financial package for Egypt by $300 million, raising its total support to $800 million, with an additional $200 million British guarantee. This is aimed at helping Egypt manage economic stress linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
According to the World Bank’s World Bank official Stephane Guimbert, the funding will support job creation, macroeconomic stability, and green transition projects. The bank said the rise in funding shows increased uncertainty in the region and economic shocks affecting Egypt and neighbouring countries.
The loan, approved by the bank’s board, offers concessional terms including around 6% interest, a 30-year maturity, and a grace period. It is part of a broader three-phase support programme, with additional financing expected from institutions like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. (Al Jazeera)
May 09, 2026 5:51:06 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: UK deploys warship amid tensions in Hormuz
US-Iran war news LIVE: The UK is sending a warship, HMS Dragon, to the Middle East as part of plans for a European-led mission to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow. The move is aimed at securing trade routes after weeks of conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran disrupted the region.
The mission, jointly planned by the UK and France with support from over 40 countries, would include escorting commercial vessels and mine-clearing operations once a stable ceasefire is in place. France has also positioned its aircraft carrier in the Red Sea.
May 09, 2026 5:48:03 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran’s hardline faction steps up opposition to US nuclear talks
US-Iran war news LIVE: An ultra-hardline Iranian faction, Jebhe-ye Paydari, is opposing US-Iran nuclear talks. It wants Iran to “defeat” the US instead of making a deal, as per CNN.
The group is using media, protests, and parliament pressure to block negotiations. It accuses Iran’s negotiators, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, of crossing “red lines.”
The faction follows a strict anti-US and anti-Israel ideology. It has called the talks a “strategic mistake” and demands stronger resistance. It reflects deep divisions inside Iran over engagement with the West.
May 09, 2026 5:39:20 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Israel to release two Gaza flotilla activists before deportation
US-Iran war news LIVE: Israel is set to release two foreign activists, Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila, who were detained after joining a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Greece on April 30. According to rights group Adalah, the activists will be handed over to immigration authorities and held briefly before deportation.
The pair, part of a flotilla aiming to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and deliver aid, were detained for over a week under harsh conditions. They had reportedly been on hunger strike during detention. Spain, Brazil, and the UN had called for their release.
May 09, 2026 5:29:37 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: China balancing support for Iran with strategic caution
US-Iran war news LIVE: China has sought to protect its economic and strategic interests during the US-Israel war on Iran without directly intervening militarily, according to Doha Institute analyst Muhanad Seloom.
He said Beijing avoided openly backing Iran due to the high risks involved but also did not want the conflict to appear dominated solely by the US on the global stage. China has used its UN Security Council veto power against resolutions targeting Iran over the Strait of Hormuz issue, while possible technical support may have come from Chinese companies already sanctioned by the US. (Al Jazeera)
May 09, 2026 5:13:43 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Fragile ceasefire holds amid tanker strikes and Bahrain arrests
US-Iran war news LIVE: A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran appeared to hold despite fresh tensions after US forces struck two Iranian oil tankers accused of breaching an American blockade near the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, meanwhile said it arrested 41 people allegedly linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Washington is awaiting Tehran’s response to a proposed deal aimed at ending the war, reopening the strait and limiting Iran’s nuclear programme, while regional powers including Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Pakistan have called for continued diplomacy.
May 09, 2026 5:11:06 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Gaza surfers find brief escape amid war and destruction
US-Iran war news LIVE: Amid Israel’s war on Gaza, a small group of Palestinian surfers continue riding the Mediterranean waves as a rare source of relief and joy. With surfboards scarce due to long-standing Israeli restrictions, surfers say they carefully preserve their equipment while risking entering waters that Israel has largely declared off-limits during the war. Despite fears of strikes and patrols, surfers in Gaza City say they kept practising even during heavy bombardment. More than 72,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel so far, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. (AP)
May 09, 2026 4:24:25 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Gaza death toll rises to 72,736 amid ongoing Israeli attacks
US-Iran war news LIVE: Gaza’s Health Ministry said four people were killed and 15 injured in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours, while another body was recovered from earlier strikes. The overall death toll in Gaza since October 2023 has risen to at least 72,736, with 172,535 people injured. The ministry also said 850 people have been killed and 2,433 wounded since the October 2025 ceasefire came into effect.
May 09, 2026 4:14:39 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran coordinating with China to sell oil amid US blockade
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran is working with China to sell oil, including barrels already stored in international waters, amid US restrictions on imports and sea routes, according to Hamid Reza Gholamzadeh of Tehran-based think tank Diplohouse. He said Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi discussed cooperation with Beijing during a recent visit ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned trip to China. Talks also covered the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and measures Tehran says are needed to manage traffic and security in the waterway. (Al Jazeera)
May 09, 2026 3:53:36 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran confirms World Cup participation, seeks guarantees from hosts
US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran’s football federation said the country will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but demanded that hosts the US, Canada and Mexico accept its conditions amid the war. Tehran has sought assurances on visas, security, and respect for the Iranian flag and anthem, especially for players and staff with past links to the IRGC. The issue gained attention after Canada denied entry to the federation chief over alleged IRGC ties. Despite concerns, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Iran’s matches in the US will go ahead as scheduled. (AFP)
May 09, 2026 3:10:25 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Bahrain arrests 41 people allegedly linked to IRGC
US-Iran war news LIVE: Bahrain’s interior ministry said it arrested 41 people allegedly linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), according to the state news agency. Authorities said investigations also involved cases related to sympathy with Iranian attacks. The arrests come after Iran fired at targets in Bahrain and other Gulf Arab states hosting US military bases following the US-Israeli war on Iran that began on February 28. (Reuters)
May 09, 2026 3:08:50 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: China’s oil imports fall 20% in April amid war
US-Iran war news LIVE: China’s crude oil imports fell 20% in April from a year earlier to 38.5 million metric tonnes, the lowest since July 2022, amid disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran. China, which imports about half its crude from the Gulf, has been affected by reduced tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ship-tracking data also showed seaborne crude imports at their lowest level since July 2022 at 8.03 million barrels per day. Natural gas imports dropped 13% to 8.42 million tonnes, reflecting lower LNG inflows from the Gulf region. Despite the April decline, China’s crude imports for the first four months of the year remained 1.3% higher than the same period last year at 185.3 million tonnes.(Al Jazeera)
May 09, 2026 3:00:36 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Fresh Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill 3
US-Iran war news LIVE: At least three people were killed after an Israeli airstrike targeted a car in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The attack took place near a high school between Burj Rahhal and al-Abbassieh.
May 09, 2026 2:17:48 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Indian sailor killed in dhow fire near Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran war news LIVE: An Indian sailor was killed and several others injured after their wooden dhow caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, government sources said on Saturday
Seventeen other Indian crew members were rescued following the incident on Friday, they said, noting that the exact cause of the blaze is still being ascertained.
The crew members were rescued by a vessel which was passing by in the area, the sources said.
The incident came amid increasing hostilities between Iran and the US in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes.
“A wooden Dhow, carrying general cargo, with 18 Indian crew capsized yesterday close to the Strait of Hormuz after it caught fire,” said a source.
“In this incident, one Indian on the dhow died while four received burn injuries. The injured are receiving medical treatment in Dubai and are safe,” the source said.
Officials from the Indian Consulate in Dubai met the rescued Indian nationals last night, said another source.
The consulate is also in touch with the dhow owner and is extending all possible assistance, the sources said. (PTI)
May 09, 2026 1:58:51 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: New US sanctions target Iran’s military procurement networks under Trump’s “economic fury” campaign
US-Iran war news LIVE: The US Treasury Department on Friday (Local Time) announced sweeping new sanctions targeting individuals and companies accused of helping Iran procure weapons, UAV components and missile-related materials as part of the US President Donald Trump administration’s “Economic Fury” campaign.
In a statement, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said it sanctioned 10 individuals and companies operating across West Asia, Asia and Eastern Europe that allegedly supported Iran’s military procurement networks, including efforts linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iran’s Shahed-series unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ballistic missile programme. (ANI)
May 09, 2026 1:10:23 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: US, Iran could resume talks in Islamabad next week: Report
US-Iran war news LIVE: The United States and Iran could resume negotiations as early as next week in Islamabad, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter.
The report said both sides are working through mediators on a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) intended to establish the framework for a month-long negotiating process aimed at ending the conflict.
According to the report, the proposed draft includes Iran’s nuclear programme, reducing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and possible arrangements for transferring Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpiles to another country. However, several major issues remain unresolved.
One of the main sticking points is the scope of potential sanctions relief for Tehran, which the report said could complicate or delay progress in the talks.
If negotiations advance, the initial one-month dialogue period could reportedly be extended by mutual agreement.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said his administration was expecting a response from Iran later in the day regarding Washington’s proposal aimed at ending the ongoing West Asia conflict. (ANI)
May 09, 2026 12:52:35 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
US-Iran war news LIVE: The U.S. and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire, while a U.S. intelligence analysis concluded Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for months.
Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago, and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack on Friday.
Washington has been awaiting Tehran’s response to a U.S. proposal that would formally end the war before talks on more contentious issues, including Iran’s nuclear program. Speaking in Rome on Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. was expecting a response that day, although an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said Tehran was still weighing its response. (Reuters)
May 09, 2026 12:22:47 PM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Indian sailor killed in boat fire near Hormuz strait
US-Iran war news LIVE: An Indian sailor was killed and several others injured after their wooden dhow caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, government sources were quoted as saying by PTI news agency on Saturday
Seventeen other Indian crew members were rescued following the incident on Friday, they said, noting that the exact cause of the blaze is still being ascertained.
The crew members were rescued by a vessel which was passing by in the area, PTI quoted the sources as saying.
The incident came amid increasing hostilities between Iran and the US in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes.
“A wooden Dhow, carrying general cargo, with 18 Indian crew capsized yesterday close to the Strait of Hormuz after it caught fire,” said a source.
May 09, 2026 10:44:07 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: What is the latest update on Hormuz?
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran has laid out new rules for vessels seeking to transit the strait, according to a document seen by CNN. Iran has asked shippers to either comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or risk attack.
Under the new system, all vessels intending to transit the Strait of Hormuz will receive an email from an address linked to the newly formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) informing them of new rules and regulations for passage, according to the report. Ships are required to obtain a transit permit before crossing the waterway, one of the world’s most important oil-shipping chokepoints.
The crucial waterway continues to be under blockade by the US and Iran and has unleashed the biggest oil supply shock in history, sending energy prices sharply higher.
May 09, 2026 10:24:22 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: US Expects Iranian Response Soon Amid Clashes in Hormuz
US-Iran war LIVE updates: The US said it expects Iran to respond to its latest proposal to end their war imminently, as clashes in the Strait of Hormuz threatened to further fracture a month-long ceasefire.
Iran has still given no indication whether it will accept President Donald Trump’s plan, sent on Wednesday, which proposes that the Islamic Republic reopen the strait and the US end a blockade on Iranian ports over the next month.
Tehran’s response is “under review,” Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei told the semi-official Tasnim news agency, without giving a timeline.
Trump told reporters at the White House late Friday he was still expecting a response “tonight.” Asked if Iran was intentionally slow rolling the process, he said “we’ll find out soon enough.”
“We’ll go a different route if everything doesn’t get signed up, buttoned up,” he said. “We may go back to Project Freedom if things don’t happen,” he added, referring to the brief US effort to break Iran’s maritime stranglehold and escort ships through the strait, “but it’ll be Project Freedom Plus, meaning Project Freedom plus other things.”
The one-page proposal implies Iran’s acceptance would end the 10-week war, which has killed thousands of people across the Middle East and sent energy prices soaring, even though the two sides would still need to negotiate a deal over Iran’s nuclear program. (Bloomberg)
May 09, 2026 10:14:39 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: ‘Colonialism will have no place in future world’, says Iranian President Pezeshkian
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran remains committed to expanding friendly relations with other nations based on mutual respect and shared interests, while rejecting the policy of “colonialism and exploitation”.
In a post on X on Friday, Pezeshkian said, “The policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to expand friendly relations based on mutual respect and shared interests.”
He added that “the policy of colonialism and exploitation will have no place in the future world”.
The Iranian President also emphasised Iran’s historical identity, saying tolerance is deeply rooted in Iranian culture, while resistance against oppression has long been part of the country’s history.
“Just as tolerance is deeply rooted in the culture of our people, the struggle against oppression shines in the history of this land, ” Pezeshkian said, adding that this identity “will continue for the exaltation of Iran’s name”.
Meanwhile, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said that US naval forces disabled two more Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman as part of the ongoing US blockade measures against the Islamic Republic, while also redirecting 57 commercial vessels in the region. (ANI)
May 09, 2026 9:59:29 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: US breach of ceasefire could have ‘catastrophic consequences’, says Iran at UN
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, has accused the United States of violating the ceasefire through military actions near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB.
In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President of the UN Security Council, Iravani said alleged US military action against two Iranian oil tankers near Jask Port and the Strait of Hormuz, along with attacks on Iranian coastal areas, constituted “a clear violation of the ceasefire” and “a gross violation of Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the UN Charter”.
He warned that continued US military activity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz could have “catastrophic consequences” extending beyond the region and threatening international peace and security.
“The United States will bear full responsibility for the consequences of these actions,” Iravani said in the letter, as cited by IRIB.
The Iranian envoy also called on the United Nations and the Security Council to “unequivocally condemn” what he described as “illegal” US actions, including a naval blockade against Iran, and urged Washington to comply with international law and avoid further escalation. (ANI)
May 09, 2026 9:39:44 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Trump says US “supposedly” expecting Iran’s response aimed at ending conflict
US-Iran war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that his administration is expecting a response from Iran later in the day regarding Washington’s proposal aimed at ending the ongoing West Asia conflict.
Speaking to reporters before travelling to a dinner at his golf course in Sterling, Virginia, Trump said, “We’ll hear from them supposedly tonight,” when asked whether Washington had received any response from Tehran.
When pressed on whether he believed Iran was intentionally delaying the process, Trump said he was uncertain, adding, “We’ll find out soon enough.”
His remarks came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was anticipating an Iranian response on Friday to the proposal aimed at ending the conflict, while expressing hope that it would be “a serious offer”.
“We should know something today,” Rubio told reporters during a gaggle in Rome.
Rubio is currently on a diplomatic tour to Italy and the Vatican amid tension in the transatlantic relations between the US and Europe.
“We have not received that yet, as of the last hour,” Rubio said, adding that Iran’s internal situation could be affecting the timeline.
“Their system is still highly fractured, and it’s dysfunctional as well, so that may be serving as an impediment,” he added.
Rubio said Washington hoped the Iranian response would lead to “a serious process of negotiation”.
Earlier on Thursday, the US President clarified the scope of the diplomatic outreach, noting that the proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing standoff with Iran is considerably more detailed than a simple “one-page offer” as Tehran continued to evaluate communications from Washington transmitted via Pakistani mediators. (ANI)
May 09, 2026 9:24:20 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: US, Iran could resume talks in Islamabad next week, says report
US-Iran war LIVE updates: The United States and Iran could resume negotiations as early as next week in Islamabad, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter.
The report said both sides are working through mediators on a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) intended to establish the framework for a month-long negotiating process aimed at ending the conflict.
According to the report, the proposed draft includes Iran’s nuclear programme, reducing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and possible arrangements for transferring Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpiles to another country. However, several major issues remain unresolved.
One of the main sticking points is the scope of potential sanctions relief for Tehran, which the report said could complicate or delay progress in the talks.
If negotiations advance, the initial one-month dialogue period could reportedly be extended by mutual agreement. (ANI)
May 09, 2026 9:10:11 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran’s new Supreme Leader shaping war strategy even as questions swirl over his health, says report
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is playing a central role in shaping Tehran’s war and negotiation strategy alongside senior Iranian officials, even as uncertainity persists over his health and exact level of authority, according to a CNN report citing US intelligence assessments.
The news report said US intelligence believes Khamenei has become a key figure directing Iran’s approach to negotiations with the United States aimed at ending the conflict that followed recent US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets. However, officials reportedly acknowledge that authority inside Iran’s leadership remains fragmented after the war and the deaths of several senior military commanders.
Khamenei has not appeared publicly since he was reportedly injured during the attack that killed his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with top Iranian military leaders at the start of the conflict. His absence has fuelled speculation about his health and his ability to fully control the government.
According to CNN, US intelligence agencies have been unable to visually confirm Mojtaba Khamenei’s whereabouts since he assumed leadership days after the strike. One source told the network that the secrecy surrounding his condition and communications has created an atmosphere resembling “Wizard of Oz meets Weekend at Bernie’s”. (ANI)
May 09, 2026 8:49:59 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Clashes between Iran and US in Hormuz strait
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran’s Fars news agency reported “sporadic clashes” between Iranian forces and US naval ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route.
The tensions escalated after US Central Command said it struck two empty Iranian-flagged oil tankers that were allegedly attempting to violate an ongoing US blockade by entering an Iranian port through the Gulf of Oman.
May 09, 2026 8:31:40 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Trump hints at reviving ‘Project Freedom Plus’ to escort vessels in Hormuz amid Iran deal pressure
US-Iran war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said his administration may consider reviving the now-suspended maritime security initiative, “Project Freedom”, aimed at helping the passage of commercial vessels trapped in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions in the Gulf.
If a deal is not reached with Iran, Trump added that the renewed effort would be expanded into what he called “Project Freedom plus.”
Speaking to reporters at the White House before travelling to a dinner at his golf course in Sterling, Virginia, Trump said that he might “go back to Project Freedom” if a deal is not reached, but it would be “Project Freedom plus”, noting that the initiative would be the same as its predecessor, “plus other things”.
“We’ll go a different route if everything doesn’t get signed up, buttoned up,” Trump said. (ANI)
May 09, 2026 8:23:33 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Saudi banned US use of bases
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Saudi Arabia prohibited the United States from using its airspace and bases on its territory to launch operations for its brief bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, two Saudi sources told AFP on Friday.
But the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, said Washington’s access to Saudi airspace and bases would continue for other uses.
May 09, 2026 8:11:55 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: US vs Iran in Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran war LIVE updates: The US military said on Friday that American forces fired at and disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers after they attempted to breach the US blockade on Iranian ports.
According to US central command, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet “disabled both tankers after firing precision munitions into their smokestacks, preventing the non-compliant ships from entering Iran.”
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi criticised the latest US military action and said “every time a diplomatic solution is on the table, the US opts for a reckless military adventure.”
In a post on X, he wrote “Iranians never bow to pressure” and asked whether the US action was a crude pressure tactic or “a spoiler once again duping POTUS.”
Iran has not yet indicated whether it will agree to Trump’s proposal, under which the Islamic Republic would reopen the Strait of Hormuz while the US would gradually lift the blockade on Iranian ports over the next month.
May 09, 2026 8:05:42 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: What Iranian President said amid Washington-Tehran tensions
US-Iran war LIVE updates: In a post on X, Pezeshkian said Tehran’s approach was to strengthen “friendly relations” built on mutual respect and common interests.
Rejecting every form of “colonialism and exploitation”, he said such ideas had no place in the world’s future.
“Just as tolerance is deeply rooted in the culture of our people, the struggle against oppression shines in the history of this land. This identity will continue for the exaltation of Iran’s name,” he added.
Pezeshkian’s latest comments against “colonialism and exploitation” came as tensions deepened following a second straight day of clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.
US forces carried out airstrikes on two empty Iranian oil tankers that were attempting to cross the blockade and reach one of the country’s ports, US central command said on Friday.
Iran said the move violated the ceasefire agreement.
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